An elegant and highly decorative porcelain vase executed in the refined Sèvres style, dating to the late 19th century.
The piece features a deep cobalt blue ground richly adorned with intricate gilded ornamentation in the Rococo taste. At the center, a finely hand-painted romantic scene depicts a gallant couple in a pastoral setting, executed with delicate brushwork and soft tonal transitions.
The vase is mounted on a sculptural gilt bronze base, adding weight and presence while reinforcing its decorative character. The quality of both the painting and the gilding reflects the influence of classical French porcelain traditions associated with Sèvres.
A historical retailer label from J. Olivella, Barcelona remains preserved on the underside. This shop specialized in artistic bronzes and decorative objects, indicating the piece was sold through a high-end decorative arts dealer.
The form suggests the vase originally had a lid, which is now missing. This was a common format for covered urns of this type.
Sèvres-style pieces of this quality were produced both in France and in leading European workshops supplying the French market. Exact factory attribution remains uncertain.
This is a striking and display-ready decorative object with strong visual impact and excellent craftsmanship.
Details:
• Dimensions: Height: 34 cm (13.4 in); Base: 9.5 × 9.5 cm (3.7 × 3.7 in)
• Condition: Very good antique condition, close to display quality. No chips or cracks to the porcelain No structural damage Minor wear to gilding consistent with age Bronze base with natural patina Lid missing (likely originally present)
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A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
This is the principle behind the LÜRON selection. We look for works that carry historical character with ease, and that feel as convincing in a Paris apartment as they do in a more modern architectural setting.
